Economics (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Graduate Diploma in Economics
Length
1 year
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This program is designed for graduates who wish to obtain an understanding of core economic theory and its application to government macro and microeconomic policy and business enterprises. Students can choose to specialise in financial management, international trade, and finance, or public policy.
Course structure
Students complete eight subjects, including at least three subjects at third or fourth-year level. All students with a degree and a major in economics must undertake microeconomics and macroeconomics subjects at fourth-year level, while all other students are required to complete microeconomic and macroeconomic theory at second-year level.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
20 630
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor degree in any discipline is required. Applicants with comparable qualifications will be considered.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Career opportunities
Depending on a student's area of specialisation, careers for graduates can range from consultancy, analysis and forecasting to foreign exchange dealing, investments, banking or government policy.